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Braves Defeat Mets 3-1, Complete Sweep

July 2nd, 2014 at 10:54 PM By Steve Popoloski

The New York Mets (37-48) were swept by the Atlanta Braves (47-38) at Turner Field Wednesday night by a score of 3-1. The Braves have now won seven in a row and nine of their last ten, while the Mets fell to 3-7 in that span.

Game Highlights

The Braves got all their runs on one big hit in the bottom of the first, a bases-clearing three-RBI double from Chris Johnson that drove home B.J. Upton, Andrelton Simmons and Freddie Freeman to put the Braves up 3-0 before the Mets had even recorded their first hit.

Curtis Granderson got the Mets on the board in the fourth with a sacrifice fly that drove home Eric Young Jr. It was Granderson's 39th RBI of the season.

The Met offense was anemic again on this night, compiling only eight baserunners (five hits and three walks) while stranding six. Daniel Murphy and Eric Campbell each struck out twice.

Mets starter Jacob deGrom (L, 1-5) finished with a line of three runs allowed (all earned) on six hits and also struck out eight in the losing effort.

Julio Teheran ( W, 8-5) extended the winning streak that he helped kickstart a week ago, allowing just the one Met run on four hits and three walks while striking out five.

Jordan Walden (SV, 2) retired the side in order in the ninth, striking out two to secure the win and his second save of the season.

What's on Deck

The Mets will look to get back to winning ballgames as they open up a three-game interleague series with the Texas Rangers at Citi Field on Friday night. Jonathon Niese (5-4, 2.88) will face Nick Tepesch (3-3, 3.65) in the Independence Day matchup with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM.